Receptacle



July 23, 1935.

B. F. CONNER RECEPTACLE Original Filed June 24, 1932 fr? yank Jr llllilllllliiifiw Esq E2111 0272 25! 714 6 b 011mg Patented July 23, 1935 ,i'.

"i Benjamin F. Conner,

signor to Colts Patent Fire 'Arms Manufactur ';ing.C0., Hartford, Conn;

Connecticut I a? corporation of Application June 24; 1932,seri lno:s gna s.

u Renewed April9,

g b' a m: 01- 1 Y The invention relates to a receptacle of an ornamental character, and pa'rticularly to a receptacle having apluralityof parts which' may be molded from artificial resins or oth'erf mold able materials and which maybe combined to provide an ornamental contour and toprovide different combinations of colors." I

In the accompanying drawing I have shown the principal embodiment of the invention which I now deem preferable, and two modifications of such embodiment, but it will be understood that the drawing is intended'for illustrative purposes only and is not to be construed as defining or limiting the scope of the invention, the claim forming a part of this specification being relied upon for that purpose.

Of the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a combined elevational'and sectional view of a receptacle embodying the invention and also of a cover therefor. u

Fig. 2 is a vertical transverse sectional view of the upper member of the receptacle.

Fig. 3 is an elevational view of the main member of the receptacle. I r

Fig. 4 is a vertical transverse'sectional view of the lower member of the receptacle.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view similar to Fig. 1, but showing a modified embodiment of the invention. u

Fig. 6 is another fragmentary view similar to Fig. I, but showing another modified embodiment of the invention. I

Referring to the drawing, I is a hollow cylindrical member which constitutes the main member of the receptacle. This member is shown as provided with an integral bottom 2, but as to this I do not necessarily limit myself. The member I is provided adjacent its upper edge with a plurality of external ribs or threads 3, 3 and itis provided adjacent its lower edge with a plurality of external ribs or threads 4, 4.

The upper member 5 of the receptacle is 'annular and 'itslower portion is of such size as to be adapted to surround and approximately fit the upper portion of the main member I. upper member 5 is provided with a plurality of internal ribs or threads 6, 6 which are adapted to engage the threads 3, .3 on the main member as indicated in Fig. l. Formed within the upper member 5 is a downward facing der 1 which engages thetop edge of the main member. It will be understood that when the upper member is assembled withthe main member, the shoulder on the upper member is forced by the threads into firm engagement with the The said annular shoul-.

top'edge ofj the' main memben-with the result that the two} members are frictionallyf-jheld against rotative movement in the unlocking direction. Adjacent, itst'opt edge the upper mem v ber'5 is providedfwith anannularrabbet ilwh is adapted to're'ceive an-a flanges cover I0.

The lower member of the receptacle is annular and its upper portion is of such size as to be adapted to surround and approximately fit the lower portion of the main member I. The

said lower member I I is provided with'a plurality of internal ribs or threads I2, I2 which are adapted to engage the threads 4, 4 on the main member 'as indicated in Fig. 1. Formed within the lower member is an upward facing annular shoulder I3 which engages the bottom edge of the main member. It will be understood that when the lower member is assembled with the main member, the shoulder on the lower member is forced by the threads into firm engagement with the bottom edge of the main member, with the result that the two members are frictionally held against rotative movement in the unlocking direction. The before-mentioned annular shoulder I3 may constitute the peripheral portion of an integral bottom wall I4 extending entirely across the lower member II.

Inasmuch as the lower portion of the upper member 5 and the upper portion of the lower S! OFFI EI 7 2,009,254 f 7 Q I' fitEoEr'rA'oLn West Hartford, 0 1111., as-

member II do not closely fit the corresponding portions of the main member I, I prefer to provide the said main member I with annular ribs I 5 and I6 which serve to close the annular openings and thus enhance the appearance of the receptacle. j M

In Fig. 5 I have shown an alternative embodiment of the invention, wherein thebottom wall I 4 of the'lower member is omitted, there being provided in lieu thereof, an annular ledge providing an upward facing shoulder I3 In Fig. 6 I have shown another alternative embodiment of the invention, wherein the bottom,

that the receptacle as an entirety could not be successfully or conveniently molded if an attempt were to be made to mold it all in one piece.

Furthermore I prefer to provide the receptacle with different colors for difierent parts thereof. For example, the body member I and the cover l may be white, and the upper and lower members 5 and H may be red. Various other color combinations will be obvious. It will be clear that these varying colors could not be obtained if an attempt were made to mold the entire re-.

ceptacle as one piece.

By providing three separate pieces, as shown and described, I have made it possible for molding to be easily and economically efiected, and I have also made it possible for any desired colors to be utilized and combined in any desired way. It will be understood that the main member, the upper member and the lower member may be molded separately and in any desired variety of colors. By selectingfor assembly parts of difi'erentcolors any desired color combination can be obtained. It will further be understood that the parts can be, very quickly assembled, it being only necessary to give each of the upper and lower members a fractional turn with respectto the main member to firmly lock it in place.

helical ribs or threads and anexternal annular rib above the threads and being provided adjacent its upper edge with a plurality of external ribs or threads and an external annular rib below the threads, an annular lower member having its upper portion surrounding and approximately fitting the lower portion of the main member, the

said lower member approximately engaging the lower annular rib on the main member and being provided with a plurality of internal helical ribs or threads engaging the lower threads on the main member, and. an annular upper member open at the top and having its lower portion surrounding and approximately fitting the upper portionof the' main/member, the said upper member approximately engaging thev upper annular rib on the main member and being provided with a plurality of internal helical ribs or threads engaging the upper threads on the main member; 1 1

BENJAMIN F. CONNER. 

